Performing Arts

Get your tickets online at www.gwctickets.com, by phone at (714) 895-8150, or in person at the Mainstage Theater box office, open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2–5 p.m. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted rates, and assistive listening systems and special seating accommodations are available—call the box office for details.

The Will Call box office, located on the east side of the Mainstage Theater entrance, opens 30 minutes before showtime. No refunds are offered, but tickets may be exchanged for the same production (pending availability) with a $3 transaction fee. All attendees must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly; children under five, babes in arms, and pets are not permitted, though service animals are welcome.

Parking enforcement at Golden West College is in effect Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; parking is free on weekends. Purchase permits anytime through the Passport Parking app or online at www.passportparking.com

Address: 15751 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach

HOW TO GET HERE & PARK

Fwy 405 North, exit at Beach Blvd off-ramp, use exit designated “Huntington Beach”. From Beach Blvd, turn right onto Center Avenue. The Mainstage Theater and Fine Art Gallery will be straight ahead.

Fwy 405 South, exit at Beach Blvd off-ramp. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Center Avenue. The Mainstage Theater and Fine Art Gallery will be straight ahead.

Fwy 22 East/West, exit Beach Blvd. Travel south, turning right onto Center Ave. The Mainstage Theater and Fine Art Gallery will be straight ahead.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Performance Dates: November 14–23 , 2025 in the Mainstage Theater at GWC
Auditions: Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10
6:30 – 9 p.m.

Audition Notice for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING [PDF]

Auditions for all Golden West College Theater Arts productions are open to GWC students and the public, with no prior experience or preparation required unless specified. Actors and crew members cast must enroll in a Theater Production course, and those interested in backstage roles should attend the audition for their desired production.

Parking for auditions is free in the Gothard Street student parking lot on audition nights only. For questions, contact the production directors: Tom Amen at (714) 892-7711 ext. 55237 or tamen@gwc.cccd.edu, and Martie Ramm at (714) 895-8223 or mrammengle@gwc.cccd.edu.

Thank you for your interest in joining our usher team. As an usher, you'll be a vital part of our production crew, helping ensure our performances run smoothly and providing a welcoming experience for our audience members. It's a fantastic opportunity to see our shows, support your fellow students, and gain valuable experience in theater operations.

Sign Up to be a Usher

If you are interested in renting sets, please contact Bryan Dauterive, Theater Technical Specialist at (714) 895-8396.

If you are interested in renting costumes, please contact Amanda Martin in the Theater Arts Department Costume Shop at (714) 895-8249.

If you are interested in renting the Mainstage Theater or any other GWC campus venue, please contact the GWC Facilities Office via email at facilities@gwc.cccd.edu.

Meet the Faculty for Theater, Music and Dance

Meet the Theater Staff